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Thomas Slattery Obituary
Tom was born May 14, 1940, in Topeka, to Joseph and Anna McGreevey Slattery. He attended Holy Name Grade School, graduated from Hayden High School in 1958 and St. Benedict's College in Atchison, Kansas in 1962. Immediately following, Tom taught history and economics at Hayden High School and worked with all the athletic teams.
In 1964, Tom and Mary Ellen Moran were married. To this union three children were born, Michael Joseph, Anne Denise and John Moran Slattery. The couple later divorced. In 1994, Tom married Katharine Krumel Beattie. She survives of the home.
Tom was a research associate for the Kansas State Chamber of Commerce, served as director of education for the Kansas division of the American Cancer Society and was part of a management group at Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1974 Tom was elected three times to the Kansas House of Representatives and from there became the executive vice-president of Associated General Contractors of Kansas, Inc. until his retirement in 2000.
He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Tom had a beautiful voice and was called upon frequently, as a Topeka Irish tenor, to favor his friends with "Danny Boy".
Grateful to have shared his life are his wife, Katharine Slattery; children, Michael Slattery, Anne Slattery, John Slattery and Heather Keitges (Greg); 12 grandchildren; his sister, Mary Ann Slattery; and his first wife, Mary Ellen Moran DeCicco.
Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614 where a prayer service will be conducted at 3:45 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, Midland Care Hospice and Meals on Wheels, sent in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent online to
www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Slattery
Bernie & Barb Dunn
October 13, 2020
Mary,
Katharine,
Family of Tom
Tom is fondly remembered.
May Our Lady of Mount Carmel create in you the miracle of the sun as she did at Fatima as a sign in verification of her message to return to Jesus and do whatever her tells you, relying on the scriptural rosary as a vehicle of meditation.
https://youtu.be/rBIs8cuIwTo
Love,
Bernie and Barb Dunn
Peace
Bill Ferguson
October 25, 2018
Peace and prayers for Tom's family.
I worked with Tom at Hallmark in the early 70's. We worked hard but had a good time.
May he rest in peace!
Bernie & Barb in about 2013
Bernie & Barb (Wurtz) Dunn
October 23, 2018
Mary Ann Slattery; and
Michael,
Anne,
John,
and
Heather;
Katharine; and also,
Mary Ellen;
A sibling is one with whom we spend the longest time, child to adult, on Earth, and loss is doubly painful. Like the Emerald Isle he reflected well, with soft green grass and rocky crags, with his spirit of its music, and concern for constituents, he will remain in our hearts and souls, as we ask Our Heavenly Father to welcome him home.
May the shared love of Jesus bring us all together with him in the communion of saints. Let us celebrate his joining the joyful throng whom we remember, and to or for whom we pray, on these coming holy days of All Saints and All Souls November 1st and 2nd.
Jesus Lives. May the Peace of Christ be always in your heart.
Bernie & Barb (Wurtz) Dunn,
2311 SW Mayfair Place
66611-2090
Maria Rangel
October 22, 2018
Mary Ann,
May the Comfort of God help you during this difficult time. Prayers and thoughts are with you and family during this difficult time.
Marge ( Walters) Cooper
October 21, 2018
To the Slattery Families,
I'm sadden to read about the passing of Mr Slattery. Mr Slattery, was my history teacher at Hayden High School East. I was in Mr Slattery"s history class the day, Father Santa, announced over the intercom about the shooting & killing of President Kennedy in Texas. Mr Slattery, was so calm & reassuring to all of us that were in his class that day. Mr. Slattery, was a fantastic & fun teacher.
May God Bless his Soul in Eternal Peace, Amen
May his family & friends memories comfort & heal their hearts.
Prayers to the family & friends of Mr Slattery.
Jim Turgeon
October 20, 2018
Anne and the entire Slattery family,
I'm sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sally Smith Klumpe
October 20, 2018
Katharine, so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I smile when I think of his wonderful singing!!
Gene Smith
October 20, 2018
Katharine, please accept my deepest condolences. I have fond memories of Tom from Holy Name and Hayden. He was always fun to be around and it was a real treat to have a chance to sing with him. Heaven just got the Irish tenor they have been looking for.
Marice Kane
October 20, 2018
Tom you were a fine teacher
You Gave us insite to the world and made history come alive
Thank you
Marice Kane
Ginger Barr
October 19, 2018
I was sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He always had a smile on his face!
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